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RV58 LBA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 LBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,295 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,120 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower p bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower p bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay trays

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,710 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 45,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,710 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,459 miles

Both front tyres wearing down and starting to split on inside edges

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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RV58 LBA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV58 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV58 LBA registered?

RV58 LBA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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